Israel Got Pre-Oct 7 Warning, Netanyahu Kept Security Chiefs Uninformed: Ex-Minister
What Happened
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Israel received warnings that Yahya Sinwar was planning a Hamas offensive before the October 7, 2023 attack. Gallant suggested that key warnings were not properly shared with security officials, calling it a “fundamental failure” in assessing the threat.
Key Takeaways
The remarks have revived scrutiny of how Israeli intelligence warnings were handled before the Hamas attack, adding to ongoing political pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu.